Industrial Hygienist II

Job no : 936097

Work type : Support Staff

Pay Grade : 13

Major Administrative Unit / College : Research And Innovation

Department : Environmental Health And Safety 10059708

Sub Area : AP- Professionals

Salary : Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location : East Lansing

Categories : Administrative / Business / Professional, Police / Health and Safety, Research / Scientific, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Position Summary

• Assists in developing and implementing programs to review and audit teaching, research and support activities involving hazardous materials.
• Identifies gaps in projects and policies involving hazardous materials for compliance with state, federal and University regulations.
• Maintains paper and electronic information regarding MSU research projects.
• Assists in managing the Chemical Hygiene Plan, audit of engineering controls, and related industrial hygiene programs, services and operational activities of the Chemical Safety Team.
• Serves as a University on-call technical advisor for and responds to emergencies and incidents involving hazardous materials.
• Advises University units in developing and implementing internal chemical safety programs and acts as a resource on related safety matters.
• Prepares and reviews reports and correspondence related to University safety and health issues, investigations and inspections.
• Maintains currency in regard to chemical safety and industrial hygiene rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Works independently to cultivate professional relationships, solve moderately complex chemical safety issues and consult with ORRS staff as needed to complete tasks.

Unit Specific Education / Experience / Skills

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety;
• three to five years related and progressively more responsible and independent work experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health / safety and chemical safety;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience; ability to work collaboratively with diverse cultures and settings;

ability to work current 40-hour HAZWOPER technician level or greater.

Desired Qualifications

Any one of the following : Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or Certified Process Safety Professional.

10+ years of experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling, and climbing for less than one hour daily (lifting equipment or ladders, carrying equipment and ladders, pulling cart with equipment, climbing stairs carrying equipment for testing or for inspections).

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids, and materials covered under precautions
• Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)
• Work in noisy environments (above 85 decibels)

Bidding eligibility ends on 3 / 26 / 2024 at 11 : 55 PM

Advertised : Mar 20, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Jul 23, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time